Pet Sitting and Dog Walking in Charlotte,NC

08/16/2009

Pets Abandoned at Alarming Rates Due to Recession

Newsday.com is reporting the severity of pet abandonment. Rescue groups, such as Little Shelter Animal Rescue is literally overstocked with dogs and cats. Normally, the little resue group would have 50 dogs and around 250 cats they care for. Yet with the abandoning of pets in this down turned economy, this number has increased to 95 dogs and 350 cats they are now ready for adoption.

The situation for pets is so critical that when the rescue center is closed, people are placing their animals over the barbed wire fencing at night.

The increase in home foreclosures is mainly to blame as many former homeowners are moving into apartments with no-pet rules.

It's an unfortunate situation, and heartbreaking for these owners who have no choice but to surrender ownership of their pets.

Free pet food can be found at community food banks around the nation. For those who are able, it is a good time to donate pet food to a local food pantry. After-all, familys consider their pets as bona fide members.